Overcoming Shame

Marilyn Hontz has a wrenching personal story of struggling with terrible shame, but also tells of escaping those paralyzing emotional wounds. Please share this conversation with anyone you know who experienced a childhood trauma that still deeply affects them today.

And remember that if you have a need to talk with someone about a troubling part of your life, Focus on the Family offers a consultation with a licensed, caring counselor. Call our toll free number (1-800-A-FAMILY) to get started on the road to healing.

Three Father’s Day Reminders

If you haven’t heard Dennis Swanberg’s touching - and humorous - tribute to his father, give it a listen here. Then be sure you tell your own dad on Sunday that you appreciate him!

Also, watch the recent pre-Father’s Day webcast with Carey Casey and be inspired to become a “championship father.”

Finally, read some thoughts from Dr. Dobson about the most important thing every parent can do for their children. You might be surprised!

A Touching Love Story

In this radio program, Dr. Dobson shared a touching love story he wrote about his parents. It is a tribute to a couple who lived out a life of faith, particularly his father, and shows the power of God at work in the lives of His people. Pretty emotional stuff.

Great Webcast Interaction

Thanks to all who participated in today’s live webcast with Carey Casey from the National Center for Fathering! It was great to talk with callers and to field questions from the online forum.

If you missed the webcast here’s the link to see the video.

Also, hear Casey on the daily Focus on the Family broadcast here.

Israel, Iran and Trust

Several weeks ago author Joel Rosenberg joined us for some fascinating conversation about current events, with an emphasis on what is happening in the Middle East. Here’s Joel’s blog, and some timely insights about Iran and the Friday elections there. For those who have read biblical prophecy, these elections are particularly significant.

Also, John Bolton writes in the Wall Street Journal about what could happen if Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear development sites.

As Yoda might have put it, “Ignore Middle East you cannot.”

All of this is scary stuff, but believers know the truth of Jeremiah 17:7.

Inside the White House

In case you missed it, here’s a fascinating insider’s perspective of how the Bush White House operated, and what really characterized the presidency of George W. Bush. Go about 16 minutes into the third day for a particularly powerful story of forgiveness and faith.

Pre-Father’s Day Webcast

From 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday June 16 I’ll be hosting another live webcast at FocusOnTheFamily.com. Our featured guest is Carey Casey, CEO of the National Center for Fathering and author of Championship Fathering. Carey will offer down-to-earth insights on how to succeed as a dad, and will take calls and respond to participants online.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us!

Suffering Well With Cancer

Dr. Ken Hutcherson is quite a remarkable man, and in this candid conversation the former NFL star, now pastoring a vibrant church, talks freely about his struggle with cancer. Inspiring and emotional, share this story with someone who needs encouragement!

Help For Your Personal Finances

Here’s some help for your personal finances:

The Wall Street Journal has compiled a list of some of the best online tools for managing your personal finances, including where you can check into possible scams and how to create a financial plan.

Here’s a conversation with someone who was $100,000 in debt and has quite a story to tell.

The late Larry Burkett talked here about the economic meltdown - in a prophetic way years before the current crisis unfolded.

A book by Ron Blue offering good advice for everyone in these days of downsizing and collapsed credit markets.

These are just a few links and resources of note. Let me know if you have some suggestions!

Practical Parenting Advice

Dr. Dobson offers his insights about children and parenting in this Focus on the Family radio series. This is what we call, “nuts-n-bolts stuff,” the kind of biblical, common-sense parenting advice upon which Focus was built. Millions have raised their children with Dr. Dobson’s help…how about you?

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